Anania extricalis explained

Anania extricalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Newfoundland to Florida, west to Texas and Saskatchewan.^[2]

The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are light greyish brown with dark grey lines. The hindwings are pale grey.

The larvae feed on the leaves of Alnus species, Populus balsamifera and Betula papyrifera.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 15 July 2014.
2. Web site: 801432.00 – 4956 – Anania extricalis – (Guenée, 1854) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . 14 August 2018.
3. Web site: McLeod . Robin . 25 March 2016 . Species Anania extricalis – Hodges#4956 . BugGuide . 14 August 2018.